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Guacmole with delicious crunchy tacos

Simple Classic Guacamole

Distinctly Mexican in origin, this simple, classic guacamole is served throughout Mexico as a side to tacos, rice, beans, or simply with fried corn chips. This version is customizable and ready in less than 10 minutes! Enjoy fresh for the best taste!
Prep Time 7 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 3.5 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large ripe avocados (about 700g or 1.5 lbs)
  • 2 medium roma tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 3/4 cups diced)
  • 1/4 large white onion, diced (about a heaping 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 serrano or jalapeƱo pepper, seeds and veins removed, finely chopped (optional)
  • Juice of 3 limes or more to taste
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Pit and scoop avocado flesh from skin. Place in a medium bowl and begin to mash with a fork until mixture is softened, but not smooth. You want the dish to have some texture.
  • Add the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, pepper (if using) and salt
  • Combine ingredients with a fork until evenly incorporated
  • Adjust salt if necessary
Keyword Authentic, easy, Fast, Fresh, gluten-free, Vegan